Sourcing Engineer - #1094823

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive sourcing activities to achieve best-in-class sourcing, cost targets and supply risk mitigation for NPIs and Sustaining programs.

• Support new projects/Transfer programs by acting as the contact window to coordinate procurement activities until the first production run.

• Provide technical sourcing support to R&D to meet CoGS targets and/or new suppliers/materials for development.

• Drive the release of materials in a timely manner with project core team/R&D to meet production build dates.

• Advocate the category strategies during the product development phase.

• Support R&D sourcing efforts by identifying and purchasing components during prototype builds.

• Management of SAP data integrity.

• Support the procurement team on urgent ad-hoc duties as assigned by the reporting manager.

Role Requirements:

• At least a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering / any related fields of study.

• Minimum with 8 years of relevant working experience within R&D / Manufacturing industry.

• Strong Program Management experience is required.

• Ability to interpret technical documents (i.e. Schematic/drawings/BOM/specifications) to have a good eye/understanding in sourcing of suitable OEM parts (Mechanical & electrical).

• Solid & broad knowledge in Mechanical (Plastic / Sheet Metal) and EE (Electrical Engineering) / EM (Electronics Manufacturing) Manufacturing including SMT, Cable Assembly.

• Experience in SAP or similar ERP/MRP is an added advantage.

• Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel Functions.

• A team player with interpersonal skills, proactive mindset.